A partnership has been formed by Emerson and operational technology and Internet of Things security specialist Nozomi Networks to help reduce the risk of downtime in industrial settings due to cyber attacks or process anomalies.
The agreement combines Nozomi’s OT & IoT security and visibility capabilities with Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control system (DCS), consulting and professional services. It means Emerson will offer Nozomi’s solutions for industrial control system cyber resiliency to its customers worldwide.
“By teaming with Nozomi Networks, Emerson is enhancing our customers’ immediate access to OT network visibility, security and asset intelligence that integrates seamlessly with our DeltaV DCS and is fully supported by the Emerson Cybersecurity Services organisation,” said Alexandre Peixoto, cybersecurity business director of Emerson’s Process Systems & Software business.
“Together, we are delivering the deepest possible industrial process expertise, a superior solution and a proven track record serving the most demanding industrial customers.”
The DeltaV suite of software and technologies is said to increase plant performance with intelligent control that is easy to operate and maintain. The software is also easy to scale without adding complexity.
Nozomi Networks’ OT & IoT threat and anomaly detection and actionable intelligence complement the DeltaV portfolio by helping customers quickly see and respond to cyber threats before they impact process controls.
In addition, vulnerability assessment capabilities are able to help customers identify OT devices that can be exploited in cyberattacks. Nozomi’s asset discovery capabilities combine active and passive techniques to safely identify OT and IoT assets.
“We are teaming with Emerson to address the growing cybersecurity concerns that are an everyday reality for modern automation processes,” said Nozomi Networks CEO Edgard Capdevielle. “Industrial organisations rely on Emerson for its innovative technologies and solutions. This agreement furthers our joint commitment to help protect critical infrastructure around the world.”